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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
THE OLDEST PIONEER.
EDITOR AsToRIAN:

EDITOR AsToRTAN:
The question is being discussed by
the papers of the state as to who is
the oldest pioneer and it appears to
be settled that the honor belongs to
Jean Baptiste Gargnier, vino is now
living at Siuslaw. L had an oppor-
tunity of seeing the old gentleman
very recently and engaged in a long
talk with him. Mr.. II. A. Bensell, OF
Newport, accompanied me-and made
it special business OF interviewing
him, and / had expected before this
would have given all the facts to the
public through the public press, and
1 suppose he will yet do so. There
fore not wishing to forestall Mr.. Ben
sell, 1 will merely say that the old
Heentleman's mind seems 10 be very
clear and he is very positive abput
events, but seems to fail in remem-
bering dates, which, however, is not
unusual with people at his ad-
vanced age. Some correspondents
have fixed the year of his arrival
on this coast at 1924 Others say
1919. Now the old gentleman says
positively that there was no set
tlement at Astoria, or no white
men here when he arrived.
No one but Indians and
he came here and traded with them.
This would fix his arrival at much
earlier period, certainly as early as
1910. And this would make him an
older man than he thinks he is, as he
claims to be in his eighty-seventh
year. / am inclined to think that he is
past ninety years of age. and that he
came here very young. can hardly
think that be can be mistaken about an
event so important as the settlement
of Astoria. III there were white men
living here when he came he would
be most likely to remember it. And
on this point / asked him repeatedly
and he positively asserted that there
was no fort George" or no settle
ment here when he came.
/ will say in conclusion that 1
think the old man is poor, and it
might be nice thing for the histor-
ical society TO make some effort in
his behalf. There is no doubt that
many people would contribute to-
wards the oldest pioneer. if the effort
were made by some influential per-
son or society. j. J. WINANT.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Major T. J. Blakeny goes to tie
cape this morning.
Mr.. J. 7. Munday returned to the
city yesterday afternoon.
Geo. Gore, who was seized with
paralysis last Monday, and taken to
the hospital, is no better.
Lieut.. Platt, of the U. S. coast sur
yey, is in the city. He is engaged in
making a chart of the harbor and
city front; the last time this was
done was in 1868. Upon the compile
ton of the work, which will be done
in the most thorough manner, a new
chart will be issued from the govern
ment Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

K. Ito, q native of Saporo, Japan,
and an intelligent gentleman, is in
the city. He is commissioned by the
Japanese government TO look into the
United States fishing industries, and
for the last year has been on this
coast. He views with interest the
great salmon industry of the Colum-
bis river, and regrets his late arrival
here, which precludes any possibility
OF seeing the canneries in operation.
He spent yesterday afternoon in 60
ing through several of the canneries
and noting the machinery and appli-
anc es.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Every year more or less is done in
the matter Of grading the streets and
cutting down the unseemly knolls
scattered over the hills to the south.
One large hummock south of the
Court street school is rapidly being
removed as we'll as similar ones in
different parts of the city. The most
OF the earth thus removed is being
used by Capt. Flavel in leveling up
the lot in the rear OF his fine resi-
dence. This work is now and for
some time has been costing him 500
q day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Excitement i'm Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex. by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. J. L. COrley,
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head: everybody
said he was dying of Consumption. 4
trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
was sent him. Finding relief, he
Rings's New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes of Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was well
and had gained i'm flesh thirty-Six
pounds.
Trial bottles of this Great Discovery
for Consumption free at W. +. Dement,
& Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

school, who was rather mixed in her
scripture, and in trying to say, sand
10. greater than Solomon is here"
she got it, "And 10, a greater than
Sullivan is here" This was, by the
way, week after the John l.. Sulli-
van Combination had appeared.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Bert Towne, the artist of Portland,
here a few weeks since with the Fish
Commission, under appointment from
lumbia. lie has sent full set of these
TO the Occident. and duplicates may be
obtained of Mr.. Megler. They are real
ly fine pictures of the Lower Columbia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The total valuation of taxable
property in the city as appears on the
assessment roll at the city treasurer's
Office, is S1,445, 1863. This is the net
amount taxed after the Indebted
ness" has been allowed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

All the patent medicines advertised
in this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery, and toilet articles, etc. can
be bought at the lowest prices, at J. w.
COnn's drug store, opposite Oc:ident
hotel, Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The large clock in front of Carl
Adler's Crystal Palace, was yesterday
dismantled and removed. In the
words of the song, 'you never miss
the lager till the keg runs dry" The
clock will be missed by many to whom
it was q great convenience.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Auditor Jewett and city attorney
holland have about finished the work
OF codifying and arranging the ordi-
nanees OF the city for publication in
book form. The last publication and
compilation Of the ordinances, char
ter, etc, was made in 1882. The vol
ume published that year is now an
cient history.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Chas. johnson, of Lewis and
Clarke's, while engaged in chopping
q tree last Wednesday, met with a
painful accident. While standing on
platform the axe glanced and struck
him in his right upper arm, inflicting
q deep but not necessarily dangerous
wound.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The last social of this conference
year will be given tonight by the
ladies of the Methodist church, at
the Y. M. G. A. rooms. Peaches and
cream, ice cream, coffee, ETC., will be
served, while the literary part will
consist Of music and a trip through
Mammoth cave.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Mons. Burke, whose temporary res
idence in the county Jail has grown
distasteful to him, cut his arm last
Wednesday night in the hopes of be-
ing transferred to the hospital. The
cut was deep enough to make mess
on the cell floor, but not deep enough
to occasion his removal, and he is still
q guest of the county.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The Erpressionist heard story re-
Gently of a small negro boy who goes
to Sunday school in the little brick
church in Fort Erie. He got up to
repeat the verse, ''It is l. Be not
afraid" He conveyed the idea cor
rectly, but IN a rather shocking man
ner by saying, "Its me. Don't be
scarf" THIS calls to mind the SIX
year-old girl in the Harbor mission
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
C. X. +. p. U.

There will be a meeting of the Co.
lumbia River Fishermen's Protective
Union at Liberty Hall, on Friday,
the 26th inst, at seven P. N. All
members in good standing are re-
quested to attend.
A. SRAFIELD,
A. SUTTON, Pres't.
Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

In the rescue of VIM. Aliens little
boy from drowning last Wednesday,
Chas. MCGOWAN bore a conspicuous
part, bravely plunglng in and saving
the boy with no little personal dan
ger to himself. but, happily, with no
more serious results than a thorough
wetting.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Centipedes are so common in
punches of bananas that they have
ceased to excite remark. At Couch
Clinton's, however, a few days ago,
three centipede's eggs were found,
resembling eggs in outside construc-
ton, and looking about as much like
the top Of well chalked billiard cue
as anything else.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The eighth annual picnic of the Y.
NJ. G. A., will be at Young's River
Falls on Tuesday, the Both inst. The
Coz. NeoOeU will leave Main street
wharf at 8 A. NJ. See adv't.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Upper Astoria Stage Line.

Orders left at Edgar's cigar store or
Foard e. Stokes for the Upper Astoria
stage line will receive prompt attention.
DAMANT BROS,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

A. w. Berry writes from Tongas
Narrows, Alaska, with a sore arm,
that there are lots of fish and that he
and his men are as busy as they can
be day and night.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Among the many articles of biiou-
terie and vertu that adorn Capt.
Hustler's Office, large golden band
ed Japanese lily occupies a prominent
place.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Wanted.

A middle-aged woman to do plain
cooking; wages, S25 per month. A
good home for contented person. FoI
information, apply to
FOARD & STOKES.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The ALASKAN goes off the Ilwaco
route next Wednesday, and, with the
OtympiGn, will ply between Victoria
and Tacoma; so says Tacoma dis
patch.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Hot Cakes.

The season for them is at hand and
we have just received a large cOnsign-
nient of New Orleans Molasses, which
we will sell by the case or can at very
low figures. ID. l.. BECK & Sons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Free lecture tonight at the Y. NJ.
@. A. hall, in which Rev. o. b. Whit
more describes a trip of eight miles
underground in mammoth cave.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

To make room for our fall stock, we
will for the next ten days sell our baby
carriages at actual cost.
GRIFFIN & REED.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The thousandth ordinance in the
history of the city was passed at the
last meeting OF the city council.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Meals Cooked 10 Order.

Private rooms for ladies and families
at Central Restaurant, next to FOard &
Stokes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Have you seen the quantity of big
packages of Dry Goods and Clothing
leaving the Low Price Store? Prices
are the cause of il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Some Fine Photoyraphs.

The finest and incest steak to be had
in town at Fabre'S.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
A. SUTToN,
Secretary.

Lebert & Starks' Piano Method, used
by the best music teachers, only 81 80
per copy, at the Crystal Palace; regular
price, $500.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The barkentine Geo. C.. Perkins is
discharging hay, salt and sewer pipe
at the Main street wharf.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

There are letters at the Astor
House for J. l.. Schusher. w. H. F.
Smith, Edward Tiers and Jos. Smith.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Fine Goods.

Thos. Mairs, the Merchant Tailor, has
Just received the first installment of his
fall stock. Call and see some fine goods.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
An There!!

Ice cream, fine quality supplied at
short notice by Frank Fabre, any part
of the city: $3.50 gallon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Notice.

For the best photographs and tintypeS
60 to Crows Gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Do You Want YourFIue CIeane

The best oysters in any style at
Fabre's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

With the comforts of home, library,
etc. Apply at Holden House.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The TOnquil will be launched at
six o'clock. this afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The A. B. Field goes to TiIlamook
this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Gambrinus Beer
A sunny Room

And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa
loon, cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

For a Fine Dish Of Ice Cream
Go to the Central Restaurant, next to
Foard q Stokes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

For the very best pictures go to ii. 5
Shuster.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

The Mischief goes to the Siuslaw
at nine O'Clock this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Telephone Logging House.

Best Beds i'm town. Rooms per night
20 and 25 cts, per week Sl.50. New and
clean. Private entrance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
nv STYLE

Oysters In Every SfyIe
At the Central Restaurant, next tC
FOard d Stokes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

If you do Il. Clifton will do the job
neat and cheap. Leave orders at AsTo-
RIAN office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
Private Rooms.

At Frank Fabre's for suppers, par
ties. etc. The best cooked to order.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

"OtOJcHsIOrUys stFFS.
Private Rooms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

What is better than glass of liquor
A cup of delicious coffee at Fabre's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice
coffee.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

Lemon Ice Cream at Fabre's to-day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26
THE WHEAT MARKET.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 25.-Wheat,
seller 1887, dropped to Sl30 this
morning, a decline of 5 cents from
yesterday. Trading light. with little
outward excitement. Barley, seller
1887, was 81 cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-08-26

But for quality and prices of Goods and fair honest
dealing, be exceled in Astoria the river
good quality and get honest weight, you get value
for your money than you would at low price cheated
in quality weight Seeing is believing and if you buy
of you will come again.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
THE SMALLEST STATE IN
EUROPE.

The Tertiary OF Moresne.. near
Aix-la-Chspeiie on the boundary
line between Prussia aud the Meth
erands. is an independent commti-
nifty. and has the curious distinction
of being the smallest State in the
world. l. contains only six square
kilometers, and when originally rec
Ognised rs an independent power
had only fifty squalid huts, the in
habitants Of which orked some link
mines. IL now however, has eight
hundred houses. and its people are
quito well-tn- 10. Its administration
is conducted by burgomastcr and
ten councilmen. Each inhabitant
pays six francs year, which keeps
the schools and roads in repair.
There is no military service and the
standing army consists of one man,
who is the policeman. This is real
ly an ideal republic, for it has NO
poor and no rich.-Demorest.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
MEXICAN VETERANS.

The Mexican pension bill passed
the house last week as amended by
the senate with only five dissent
ing votes and now goes to the presi-
dent for his signature. 1t places
on the pension rolls all Survivors of
the Mexican war who served sixty
days In Mexico or enroute thereto
or in any battle, also their surviving
widows who have not remarked
but only applies to those who have
become 81 years Of age or are sub
ject to any disability or dependency
prescribe BY existing pension laws.
II is estimsted that it will give pen
sions to about 40 600 persons, either
soldiers or their WIDOWS. The rate
of pension granted is IS per month.
Basing the calculation upln the
number of troops furnished Tor the
Mexican war bv each state,it is ssti-
mated that the hill will give about
the following sums to the residents
of the states named: Tennessee $780,
600 per aRnDm, Alabama $3.50. 900,
Georgia $4,000. Louisiana $780,
900, Kentucky l50,000, texas $780,
OOO, Missouri sS25,UOQ, Mississippi
sI35,p00.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
LEGISLATIVE.

Whitthorne was elected United
States Senator for the short term on
the first ballot. He received 81 votes
while his opponent Num- received As.
Following are some of the bills in
troduced into the Legislature: To
repeal the act making druggist liable
for dealers tax for selling intoxica-
ting liquors; TO provide for the pay
ment and compensation for the wines
and beer of which owners shall be-
deprived Of by the prohibition act !;
To release minors from labor on the
public highways of the State: TO
prevent the payment Of wages in
script; To exempt Hardin county
from the provisions of the Ash law ;
To abolish the Office of County SUI
perintendent of Public Instruction
To prevent the selling of cigars or
cigarettes to minors; To prevent
magistrates holding any office with
in the gift of the County Court; To
prohibit the publication of lottery
advertisements; To compensate
Judges and clerks of elections.
The caucus was still caucusing
when last heard from.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
Free Trade.

The reduction Of internal revenue
and the taking off of revenue stamps
from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt
has largely benefited the consumers,
as well as relieving the burden of
home manufacturers. Especially is
this the case with Green's August
Flower and Boschee's German Syrup,
rs the. reduction of 36cts. per doz,
has been added to increase the size
IF the bottles containing these reme-
dies, thereby giving one-fiflh more
medicine in the Is cent size. The
August Flower for Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint, and the German
Syrup for Cough and Lung troubles,
have perhaps, the largest sale of any
medicines in the world. The advan-
tage of the increased size of the bot
ties will be greatly appreciated by
the sick and afflicted, in every town
and village in civilized countries.
Sample bottles for l0ots remain the
same size. 2-4i
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
Literary Notes.

"Here is truly family Magazine" This
is what we exclaimed after looking through
Demorests Monthly for February. The de-
partments in this artistic magazine make it
peculiarly welcome in the family circle.
aHome Art and Home Comfort tells how
to make home beautiful and comfortable
4" Household" assists in the work in the house
from garrett to kitchen; "Our Girls" gives
practical hints to the rising generation.
The information in the Correspondence
Club" must be interesting to the subscribers,
as it is answers to their own questions. The
Mirror of Passion" must be perfect re-
Election Of the prevailing styles, for who can
know them better than Nine. Demorest,
"What Women are doing" is always inter-
esting to women; "The Worlds Progress"
gives passing events in nut she'll, so that
busy women can grasp them in a few mo-
ments; and Prohibition" deals afirmatively
with this great moral question. The stories
are of high order. The articles on interest
ing subjects are very cleverly written by the
best authors, and the Illustrations are profuse
and very fine. The steel engraving Cupid
is especially appropriate at this Valentine
season. Published by w. Jennings Demon
est, II East I4th ST., New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
A 500 90 BIBLE REWARD.

The publishers Of Rutledge's
Monthly offer twelve valuable re-
wards in their Monthly for Fehrua-
ry. among which is the following:
We will give $4,000 to the person
telling us which is the longest chap
ter in the Old Testament Script
ures, not the revised edition b.,
February 10th, 1887. Should two
or more correct answers be received,
the Reward will be divided. The
money will he forwarded to he win
ner February 18TH, 1887. Persons
trying for the reward must send 90
cents ia silver or postal note, no
postage stamps taken) with their AN.
swer, for which they will receive the
Monthly for March in which the
name and address of the winner of
the reward and the correct answer
will be published, and In which sew
eral more valuable rewards will be
offered. Address, Rutlc'lgc Publish.
ing Company, Easton, Pa.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been cause d
in the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery of Mr. J E Cor
ley, who was so helpless he could not
turn himselfin bed, or raise his head !;
every body said he was dying of
Consumption. A trial bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief, he bought a large
bottle and box of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills; by the time he had taken
two boxes Of pills and two bottles of
the Discovery, he was well and had
gained in flesh 80 pounds. Trial bot
ties of this Great Discovery for Con.
sumption free at j. X. Barlow & Cos
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-27
WANTED WANTED
All the White, Burr and Post
Oak Ties

All the White, Burr and Post
Oak Ties
That can be furnished within TWO
YEARS, from Jan. l, 1887, on
the Tennessee River,
BETWEEN PADUCAH, KY, AND
HAMBURG LANDING, TENN.
Will inspect every Forty to Sixty
days aud pay within Twenty days
after date of inspection for all Ties
received at the following prices:
Each First-Ciass Tie, gao.
Each Gull Tie, 10.
Will give merchants and other per-
sons who will take contracts to furn-
ish 10000 or more, small increase
over price named. Will inspect
promptly, give fair Inspections. and
sndeavor to handle the business sat-
isfactory to all, hoping thereby to
build up large business on this
River. and that sill merchants as well
a. Tie men. will become interested
in the business and increase the out
pu. all possible. Merchants will
find it highly profitable in the way
of increasing business to buy ties for
me. am opening mp this business
on this River. not ( o weeks or
months, but fur years.
As to my responsibility. standing
and ways of doing business, refer to
Stur,ivant Bank, Cape Girardeau,
Mo. aud Sapael c. Davis d Co.
wholesale Dry Goods, st. Louis. Mo,
For futher information, address,
T.J. MOSS, Contractor,
Bigbee, Mo-,
OF. A. PYLE. Prrryyille, Tenn.